1948 (D) Franklin Half Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$770 MS66+ 11-16-2020 eBay
Description
The 1948 (D) Franklin Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 series. With a mintage of 4.0 million, this is a scarce issue — the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 57% of production. The obverse features Benjamin Franklin facing right and the reverse displays the Liberty Bell. First year of the Franklin Half Dollar. Struck at Philadelphia and Denver. Initial production was modest. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $37 to $177 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6652.
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Error Varieties(19)
1948-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1948-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1948-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1948-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1948-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1948-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1948-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1948-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1948-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1948-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1948-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1948-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1948-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1948-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1948-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1948-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1948-D Doubled Working Hub Reverse WWHR-001
1948-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
